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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
The Central changes Hands.


The contest for the control of the Cen
trail is over, and the Alexander directors
have been elected by a majority even
greater than they counted on a day or two
ago. Gen. Alexander appears to have
conducted his campaign with skill, and
to have won a victory with comparative
ease. One OF his party said day or two
ago that the contest was between regu-
lars and volunteers, and the result showed
that he was about right.
There is no reason to doubt that under
the new management Central railroad
property Will be made to contribute TO
Savannah's growth and prosperity. A
few weeks ago, when rumOrs were plenty
in New York, Boston and here that the
Central was being sought to advance the
interests of other roads, the MORNING
NEWS was inclined to believe that such
was the case, and was ready at once to
make a fight for Savannah's interests.
Assurances, however, that could not be
questioned being given that the rumOrs
we're without foundation, and that the
road, II those seeking the control of it
were successful, would assist, 10 as great
il not a greater extent than ever, in
building up Savannah, the MORNING
NEWS had no further interest in advising
stockholders who they ought to select to
manage their property. ~
One of Gen. Alexander's chief managers
in his contest said, day or two ago, tb at
II those who were trying to get possessi on
Of the road were successful Savannah
would nave lOO.e6O Inhabitants inside Of
five years. II that prediction proves to be
| true, even the strong friends Of Capt.
| Raoul, and tbeyare many, will have occa-
son to rejoice at the result OF yesterdays
election. -
| There are none perhaps who will deny
that Capt. Raoul has given the Central
| four years of henest. conscientious and
| intelligent work. While many may differ
| with him respecting the wisdom OF the
| policy OF hi management, none will deny
| that ne has made a most excellent chief
| executive officer, and that he turns
| the magnificent property over to his sue
| oessor in splendid order, with Its earning
power increased greatly beyond what 1t
was when he became President, its value
greatly enhanced and its steamers, roll
ing stock and road beds In tirst-class con-
| dition.
Gen. Alexander, who will be the Presi-
| den under the new management, is well
qualified to direct The atftlrs of the Cen
1ral Railroad Company and manage its
| great and varied interests. He has had
large and vaIie | experience with rail-
roads, and can be depended upon to pro-
ect the interests OF stockholders while
making the road contribute all that it
hould to the building up of Savannah
and the development OF the State. A gen.
leman OF liberal and progressive views,
of great and varied attachments, Of strict
integrity and good Judgment, there is
every reason for thinking that the Cen.
trail, under Gen. Alexander's manage
ment, Will not only retain It's proud posi-
ton as the great railroad system OF the
South, but will make that position even
more conspicuous than it is.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
INDEX FONEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGS. Vernon Shell Road Co.. the
German American Mutual Loan and Build
ing Association; Citlzens Con- ervative Asso-
citation; Oglethorpe Lodge No. l. /. o. D. f.;
Chatham Artillery.
SPECIAL NOTICES Valuation OF Real Es-
tate, etc ;As to Crew OF b.. steamship Lock
wood: Notice. c. S. Hardee, City Treasurer:
Bills Against Br. Steamships Benevolent and
Uppingham.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERrIsEAEETs-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Kent;
For sale: LoxyMiscelaneous.
STEAMSHIP S5cHEDULEFocean steamship
Company.
LEGAL NoTIoEs-Cttations from the CLERK
Of the Court OF Ordinary.
BANANAS. ETo.-Power & Moloney.
AUCTION SALEs-Burgar Alarm Stock, BY
C. H. Dorset; Administrators Sales, by ID.
LaRoche's Sons; Special Commissioners Sale
by George w. Lamar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
A Terrible tragedy at Peath.
From tie london Daily -Vers.

A shocking tragedy happened at Pesth Dec.
5. Five ofic - and some yonng actre -ses
from The Orlhaum entered R coffee house late
at night. There being no room for all at one
table, a hustle took place. ana officer, in
fun, ordered Rosa Ta3iaUo. IA liille sOugstre'
OF g. give her place up TO him When she
refused he drew out a pistol. ami pointing 1t
The little girl said saucily, 81 shan't," ana
the officer "ressed the trigger, when t. his
horror. and to hat OF every one around, the
llttle girl fell life e>s. He had hit her through
the heart He Jared the fran corp c some
moments, and then. quick as lightning d.
rected The revolver against himself aud eh'
hm+elI through the head. In less than TWO
minutes both were dead. The corDses were
lam on the billiard able. ana the lutte girls
father flied he place With his cries, while
the ificets, Ia deep CONSERVATION, had their
DroI her otficer taken to the garrison hospital.
ne dead mans name IL Schnee weiss He
was q years o Il, and most popular with his
EQUALS and snmcrIurs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
Congressman 0'NeIifs Brend Cast on
the Waters Comes Back y Owers
kronl " PhNadelphia Pl.ess.


Congressman O'Nel} sat down behind one
Of the prettest bits Of floral work in the
House ut the opeulng 5ess,o on Monday. IL
was u chair male OF white roses, W tn red
surrounding them. and had the silnple senti-
melt: Gratitude" worked in blue flo Wers
across the seat. Mr.. O'Neill regarded it very
affoctionately, and aiterward had it sent
carefully 10 his 70 Jms. Talking in the even
ing as Il he appreciated it, lie said that it
came from IA wom IN who never fai ed to re-
member him in a similar way at each com
menCement Of Il session..
He al hrst met her some ten or twelve
years ago. She came 10 him looking feeble
and poyerty-strIcEcu, aud tOlu HIM with more
evident tru n than usual IN suCH stories that
her husband VS. dead, her means gone, and
her two children dependent uDon her for
Il living. She was Uut uf work. aud unless she
got some sort of position saw nothing but
starvator before hem Mr.. p'Ntlll believed
her, and after some il,tle trouble gOI her liked
IN one OF the departments. she went TO worA
euersetlcauy ASKED tor no mure iavnrs, and
year att Ne,.r LOT her family IN a uttter DO
slL.on. She sent her son and i;,u ghIeT' L., 0 ld
schools, educated hem Thoroughly aud IN A
way which srcured the boy a 1ood pa.lJi u,
anu now - IN, Is growing older IL in cont .rt-
aulc circumstances with well TO 10 family
around her.
Mir. O'Ncli has heard regu'a Of how thev
were getting on, an always with some little
Aelnuu brancC, which in the lat few ears has
led to the regular "grautude" nural en-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
Personal.

HENRY JAMES. JR.. has left London for his
Florentine villa, where he will pass the
winter.
GEORGE WASHINGTON SIMS, who lives at
MOuutaInburv, Ark, claims tuat he was born
on Ian. IA, III.
HERBERT SPENCER. who is living in retire.
ment at brighton, is said to be engaged upon
his Autobiography.
BILL" NYE, the humorist, who is bald
headed, c0nfeases 10 having tried good many
hair lnv!goratO1s TO no purpose.
SUSAN i. ANTHONY SAYS that when women
have the right To vote they viii not affiliate
win either OF the present political parties.
CAROLINE HALL. daughter OF the Boston
architect. JOhn K. Hall, recently received
medal at the Academy Of Fine Arts, Milan.
The Sultan OF Turkey evidently miss 5 our
late representative. He cannot bestow too
many honors upon him even nov that no is
gone.
THE title of Jules vernos new book is "A
| Lottery Ticket" IL is to be hoped that 1t
! Will draw better on the public than most tick
cts of this description.
THE venerable ex- President MacManon of
France. Wao has returned 10 Paris to 1--we, has
had two army officers ass gned to him TO com
pose his stdE AS mark Of respect.
Mrs. MINNIE HILL, OF Portland, Ore, ha $
been gran tie! pllOCs lice nse for the Pacific
coast. She Is the irst wo man on record vino
mas Il right to be called Mrs. Captain" on
ne own merits.
TIE Queen OF The Belgians witnessed the
first experiment IN Brussels OF Van Elewyck' r
mu.lcal telegraph and was aOle without as
sistance To read Of the notes tna{~Lad been
registered by the 'enre gistreur
ALL the prominent Republican, men
OF Maine patroniAe Mr.. Blalne's taiofN
gusta. lie makes clothes from MainS
CLOTH, which rs also Manufactured M
state. 1t - sad 70 no tuh yard wlde.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

From the Men YoYk W0rld tDent.)
The exceptional cases of longevity in this
country prUye mat Americans can live long.
The deatn roll proves that they do not. 1t is
not the climate that Eliis: it is the pace. We
live too much; we i've too fast. The machine
is overw0rE"d; II carries too much strain; it
- not allowed time for repairs. We know
now 10 WORK, but we ITO not know how to res
and Hegln the new days work before the old
days WORK Is over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

E., IL D., ryt1

From, The B0stot. Globe (Dem)
Thus between the devil and the deep sea,
the Republican leaders in the intervals OF
meditation which are permitted them N the
harrassment5 OF the strugg for the Presl-
dencv Of The Senate. the speak ershIp Of the
House, AMI the senatorial Imhroglio, are
struggling with the problem of how most
s,fey To carry water on both shoulders, for
another year, without spilllng enough from
one dish or the other to endanger the equi-
lbrium Of the party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

A Cincinnati paper has made remark
able discovery. 1t is that Henry Waiter
son and Murat Halstead have been con-
ferring to see If they couldn't find some
common ground on which to boom Blaine.
No wonder the star-eyed goddess has been
out of sorts lately.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

While Judge Gresnam's friends con-
tinue to talk about him AS a prospective
Presidential nominee they forget that Jay
Gould, Russell Sage and Cyrus W. Field
will probably have a finger in that politi-
cal pie. These three representatives Of
Wall streets interests have had the
weight of Judge Gresham'sfsoot on their
corns, and they still vince.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

Montreal promises to be a gay city dur
ing carnival week. Shows hOers, tobog
gamers, skaters and curriers' offer plenty OF
exercise. The Montreal Witness ex-
presses desire to see the city made lively
by the presence of President Cleveland at
the vice regal court. Canadian winters
don't do for rheumatism.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

The question is often asked, what is
petroleum? Prof. Dawson, OF McGin
College, in lecture at the Lowell, Mass,
Institute, stated that petroleum is com.
binatiou Of carbon and hydrogen, and
that its source is largely, if not waolly,
the prodigious forest growths Of the De-
vonian period. Some vegetable substances.
he said, are much richer in ctrboa and
hydrogen than others. The dry spores of
lycopodiums, as is well known, are high
ly infammRbie in character, and il il also
well known that the slow puUrefaotloa OF
such material, underground. effects chem
zeal changes BY which bituminous mat
ter can be produced. There is, therefore,
he continued, nothing unreasonable in
the superstition advanced by Prot orion,
that the spores so abundantly contained
IN the Ohio black shales are an iinp0rtant,
or principal source OF the bitumn0us
matter which they contain. Al The same
time, while we my trace the bltumen OF
these shales, and Of some beds OF coal, TO
this source, we must bear 10 mind that
there are other kinds OF bituminous rocks
which show no such spore structures. and
may have derived thelr cOmbusuOle ma.
terlal from other kinds Of vegetable mat
ter, either OF marine or land plants.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
Marv Anderson has rented the L

Mary Anderson has rented the Il n
(IrvIng's) TheatrS1..,I.2ndon. 81
will begin an engagement M
there next September. Miss AlI
aud Irving didn't speak for quite a Z
but having bargained about the theS.N
they appear to be in better tempas
toward each other. II Mary is wise sha
will return to this country. She will
soon be forgotten if she doesn't.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

There is a great many spurious silver
dollars in circulation in Boston. 1t is
strange that if the spurious ones circu-
late so readily the Secretary OF the
Treasury should have so much trouble to
get genuine ones into circulation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

Mr.. Blaine's Endorsement OF Munkacsy's
claim that the Waite House is zone of the
most beautiful buildings in the world"
executes no surprise, as Mr.. Biaine's efforts
30 get there, past and present, are suffi-
cient eviderce of his sincerity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

The Europeans who like startling things
are told that Belgium Will soon form
part of the German Empire. That is most
roo startling to be true.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

Since the death Of Gen. Logan but three
Republicans remain in the United States
Senate who distinguished Lhemsel In
tne army during the late war, viz Gen
Hawley of Connecticut, Gen. Harrison Of
Indiana. and Gen. Sewell OF New Jersey.
The Republicans Of the North seem to
have been chary OF sending their prom
a IN; soldiers to the Senate. On March 4
next the terms of these three gentlemen
Will expire. Gen. Hawley, it IS claimed.
will be reelected, Gen. Harrison will
hardly be and Gen. Sewell stands but
poor chance. On the Southern siae The
Confederate brigadiers make a very good
ebow, and they are very good men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
A True kannf.ctnr.

F,rop, the On .cJyo NeicR (Rep.l
He will be true beuefactor OF his kind who,
between the ~ild theor rs OF ultra socialism
and the de-pOtism Oi the moneyed power
-hows he Say through legisIa ION TO ia rer
and more c0nclial Orv relations between en-
ployers aad employed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

It is sand that there is possibility in
England OF the imposition OF popular
tax, thing almost unknown. The propo-
sition is 20 impose lax OF e5 year OIL
all foreigners working in England, which
would increase the revenue half a million
sterling. The tax would be aimed princi-
pally at the Germans. who are 49,
popular as servants, and Sax1
planted the English in lsSsS 5ot ef5.sdV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

The Chicago Tribune wants TO know II
the whisky pool will burst ups 1t doesn't
look as If 1T would In this locality.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

Richar d Mansill, Of Rock Island, Ill.,.
has published q work on planetary meteo
rology for 1887. For January. 1887, h.
says; ''The press should watch the peri
heiions, aphelions, oppositIons, interior
and superior and longitudinal commune.
lions OF the planets, ascending aud de-
scendiug nodes, the perigees and apogees
ard the group and lineai conjunctions OF
tile moon with the planets at the times oi
their near oppositions and inferior con
functions, 10 order that it, the press, NAV
forecast the periods Of the worst o
earth's disturbances, greatest storms,
and changes In atmospheric tempera
ture." Toe press is much indebted t.
Mr. Mansill for pointing out how 30 man,
nice little reportorial items can he Oh
tanned for the current month, but as Pro-
Virgins has long enjoyed a monopoly o
this Interesting work, IL would be un
gracious 10 attempt TO deprive him Of it
Astrology is IAN occult science, and bu
few can nope to attain professors chair
by devotion "a "a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
CURRENT COMMENT.
An Evil Reputation

From the B,sf n r. st DeDi.l
Wherever Mr.. Blaine's influence ID felt or
suspected there is trouble 10 sight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
u,uohs's ID emiry at stake


4 couplSNe ntuekians ~ the story goes,
whl!u on 4 vN\p the national Caultai the
G,G' a"I ioyS To- pay IN II ne
spccts, and uetuE I~.lE med Wa.h-
lHA t1u, one o. thct -. it's
avenues. but why N Tlgpd.r are lhey 49,
named for Yankee S'atee: 1brte', New
Hampshire, Connecticut, i;h de isl md. New
York, PHnus! lvautH avenue, aud 81 -, but
| m blessed - ! sdF ANY heatuCky avenue.
Now. don; our state pay us snare OF taxes,
anc why siipul ~. We have an avcnueY"
''Say, Beck, thato 80; We mutt look into
that" r. ,ltcj blackburn. Ju.t then Senator
ingalls, pass Il b,. AID they hailed MIN:
''t.oUk here. In2 ais. y"d'rO chairman OF tha,
Disjtlct e. .,hmit ee. sc want you 10 see that
We get keutu Ky avenue set a Ken
;ucky nveauc?" rector 90 he Il ln-as states.
man; why 4Ou 10 ID only u stnd Tor IL
pat 81 tue CITY, aui You'll
find 10 there" "Ahl' exclaimed B,arEbUrn
TO his visitors; ''you see, gentlemen. We never
get lett. Sow III tel you hat We VIII ,lu.
Beck and VIII call around Tomorrow aYd
drive yuu uut 10 see w. The follow ng after
i uoon four md guart ana disgusteu hrutuck-
taps called 1T tac White House 10 pVur tLetr
-risy ances mo the ear uf tHs Pres dent 90 the
e1vCr thAE thu avenue named after the sovcr-
ci-u state ~ X ntucEy, IN thc caption OF tho
nation, Was "a % condition to ds.srIce a com
upunlty of HuttCutot--wt without paygments,
Sidewalk. gas lamps water Or sewers. Tner
Aotatt ptiue was NAT and souuoody Nas
Nearby lo Oiamc. Ntntueky VIII upubtless
nj an cNplana Ion; aud pu siDy tHr
SOilG south, for. atCordiuI TO The best
ION At hand, IS appears that nearly
aN9YS1VeHua 5 named alter Nouthrrn :, Ates
are un m proved ANA IN primitive condition.
simil ar to Kentucky avenue; some of them, IN
fact. Iuer" COW paths.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

Doubtless there are many people In
philadelphia who are in need OF religious
teaching, but il lie question whether
they are willing to accept quite go much
OF it as few zealoux propose to give
them. ASfxan haslH adopted to visit
each one ofR houses Tor the pur-
pose of giviND4lnmates religious
talk. A cool reception awaits these mis-
sionaries in some OF the houses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
Cant. Holm Z Dillon

The MORNING NEWS recognizes the fact
that by general consent the contest for
the offices in this county has been a per-
sonal one for years. Politics has had
very little TO do with it. The candidates
best fitted to discharge the duties of the
Offices, however, have not in every in
stance been elected. The election has
frequently been decided by personal
popularity rather than fitness.
One OF the most important OF the Offices
10 be filed at The election tomorrow is
hat of Receiver of Tax Returns. Upon
the proper administration OF this office
depend, to a considerable extent, the reve-
nues OF the county. In view OF the fact
there is no oficer Iposa speejot
Ny it is to 60 pe5& es&S
OF the first imfIs~ th9fs~ the
Receiver OF Tax RETURNS Mould be not
only thorough accountant but, slso,
well acquainted with the location and
Shlue OF all property subject to taxation.
de&ould also have sucn Information
concerning the property of taxpayers
Is would enable him to know whether
" not all the property of the county, per-
ional aud real, mas been assessed. II
Receiver of Tax Returns is not we'll in
ormed on these points the chances are
rsettAe tax dodgers Will get the best OF
hm. In that case the burdens of the
honest taxpayers will be Increased ami
he revenues OF the county will fall be-
low the county's require
Under the administration of Capt. Dill
Ion, the present incumbent, the county
mas been greatly benefited by his careful
management of his office. He is COM
patent aud fearless official, who know
what his duties are and who performs then.
80 the salts action of all honest Taxpayers
aud good citizens. There are few VINO
ni2 serve the county, In the position he
Is, so we'll as he does, and there is N,
ation III saying that none can serve
IL better.
In he election tomorrow the voters OF
the county can do themselves no better
service than by voting for Captain Dillon
The Receiver of Tax Returns is the only
important Office for which there Is Il con
Test, anu the MORNING NEWS, in the best
interest OF the city (for in all questions
elating to county aud State taxation
savannah is vitality conoerned) At
we'll as OF the county, urges
the reelection OF the present
Incumbent OF that ofice. 1t is hardly
necessary to state here, where be WAS
born and where ne is so well known.
hat Capt. Dillon was gala Con
Iederate SSsS. serving with the Savan-
Jan VoldTeN lusrds from the begin
ming to the end~of the late war.
1t should be rememb ered that there is
no political SIGNIFICANCE in the election
for county officers. 1t is personal con.
Test in which The fitness OF the candidate
for The place should be mis- best recon
nendatlon. IN such contest it is wis
% stick to the Que who has proved him
self worthy and capable, rather than
AXE the chances on new and untrled
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

No better sign can I've afforded Of the
agricultural depression In England than
the information that the celebrated GAYS
Hospital, in LONDON, is soliciting sub.
scriptiOns from the public. Tnis hospital
mas been devoted 10 tae Interests Of the
suffering poor, and has been MAINTAIN a
ON an income Of over 500, 900 per aunum.
derived from landed estates. IN" annual
yield OF these estates has been dimln sh-
ing from 1879, till now it amounts to only
$l2S.000, and with r prospect OF q stijl
nrther decrease. From 60 beds the
hospital is reduced To 400. This noble
institution was founded more than 100
years ago by Alderman Guy, who be-
Queathed $l,10O,000 for that purpose; a
century later a Nj. William Hunt gave
50 900 more. Lands Were purchased IN
ksardsDire, Lincolnshire and EsSt X
proceeds have given the poor III
tn and southeast OF London a
refuge in sickness and in acct
rspLals-Sariyed from the
NSer OF relief 6n-sS institu-
't,on IL diminished more f'cn>
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

Ut Ut eIUIS anu pun CHd56u z OOA OF pOIsUn
and returned to their rooms. Nothing
more was seen OF them till their bodies
were found bF the seRrchers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-04

CongresSm IN Herbert, ot AIabaWs
the dinner OF the Merchants Ny
Il Boston recently, observed I'm
really no new south. 1t Ia
oouth'comlng out pure, resplcuden%
rom the furnace OF aiil elton. deyeln b.
AID pluck" Inis Is und 'ubtedly trV
rne same COURAGE, endurance aud cnerl
.nat enabled the South TO wage a fol1
ears war are diverted into a more usd
al channel, one that leads to an en-
during prosperity that a~amises ueaca.